Anti-ulcer agents

Study finds no support for link between Alzheimer’s disease and PPIs

Researchers conclude that there is no clinically meaningful association between PPI use and risk of Alzheimer’s disease.…

Proton-pump inhibitors increase risk of kidney damage

Use of proton-pump inhibitors increases the risk of long-term kidney damage, a study shows. …

Heartburn drug esomeprazole is first proton pump inhibitor to be sold outside pharmacies in the UK

Nexium Control has become the first proton pump inhibitor in the UK to be made available in corner shops and supermarkets, following its reclassification to a general sales list medicine.…